International awards & press

Platinum Medal · 94 points — Critics Challenge 2026

Papet del Mas Brut Reserva was awarded Platinum for its 2021 Cava Brut Reserva Guarda Superior. This recognition gives international buyers an independent assessment of the wine’s balance, complexity and finish.

What the judges highlighted

Jeffrey Kralik praised its bright citrus and white-flower character, balance and long finish. Devin Parr highlighted stone fruit and citrus layered with brioche and creamy custard notes, describing complexity without excessive yeast character.

About the competition

Critics Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition is held in San Diego, USA, with a judging panel of professional wine critics. Wines are evaluated blind, without disclosure of brand or price. For importers and distributors, the award provides an independent reference to support portfolio presentations and discussions with trade buyers.

Featured in Wine Review Online

92 points — Michael Franz, 1 July 2026

The 2021 wine appears in Michael Franz’s article Best of the Best: Platinum Award Winners from Critics Challenge, listed as Papet Del Mas Vintage Brut “Guarda Superior”. His review highlights green-apple fruit, fresh but balanced acidity, a dry, flavourful palate and a subtle savoury character. He also draws particular attention to its quality relative to its price.

The article focuses on Platinum-winning wines, which Franz reports represented just 7.7% of competition entries. Its published 92-point review is a separate assessment from the competition’s 94-point Platinum result.

Read Michael Franz’s original Wine Review Online article

Official competition results · Judges’ tasting notes

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